"Frank will not play tomorrow," Ancelotti told reporters. "He will also miss the next England international. It is a bigger problem than we first thought but he should be fit after the international break."

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel said Lampard's absence was a big blow.

"There are other players who can do a similar job to Frank but it is a massive loss to the team," he said. "I think we are coping well without him... but he is a fantastic player and we can't wait to have him back."